Thanks for all the information everyone. My order ships Monday! Could only afford to get the kit with the EF-S 18-55mmlens and the BG-E2 battery grip. I'll be lens shoppingearly 2005. That will give me plenty of time to learn the camera. I clicked thru Steve's to Ritz Camera so I hope he gets a couple bucks for it. Have a look at my G1 galleries:http://sappsfx.com